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The California Surf Museum is a history museum, preserving and telling the stories of the past focused on the culture and sport of surfing. Since 1986, the California Surf Museum has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts of this popular lifestyle sport and culture as well as producing fascinating and educational exhibits. Get involved by becoming a member, making a tax-deductible donation or volunteering your time.

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Your donation supports CSM in its efforts in gathering accounts of the past, including documents, images and artifacts. You can donate to CSM in several ways: donate online and your donation is immediately available for use where best needed. Designate California Surf Museum when you donate a car, shop through AmazonSmile, search online through GoodSearch and shop online through GoodShop.

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The California Surf Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; we invite you to support CSM by making a tax-deductible donation to ensure CSM continues to fulfill its mission.

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Become a Volunteer

Give of your time while surrounded by surfing’s historical artifacts. Examples of needs: become a docent and share the surf stoke with CSM’s visitors, conduct research for upcoming exhibits, help at special events, or even assist with building maintenance.

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Who Invented the Foam Surfboard?

A key turning point in surfing history was the invention and commercial introduction of the foam/fiberglass surfboard, replacing the earlier boards, which were made of wood. Foam/fiberglass surfboards were much lighter and more maneuverable than wooden boards and were a key factor that increased surfing’s popularity. But who invented the foam surfboard? Many would point… Read more »